Climate Insights for Amaná
Departamento Independencia, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Amaná is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 618 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 147 mm of rainfall. Amaná is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Amaná is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 24.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.8 in of rainfall. Amaná is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Amaná vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Amaná vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Amaná is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 618 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 147 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8 mm. That's 139 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 14cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Amaná is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.3 in. That's 5.5 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 6in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Amaná is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Amaná is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Amaná is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 76 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Amaná is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 77°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amaná based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amaná based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.